SB2980 amends Texas law to mandate electrical power lines serving oil and gas well sites comply with the National Electrical Code.

SB2980 amends the Texas Natural Resources Code to require operators of oil and gas well sites to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power lines in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If the Railroad Commission of Texas finds a non-compliant electrical power line during an inspection, it must notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Together, they must notify the electric utility, request an inspection by the state fire marshal or local authority, or order the utility to disconnect power if necessary.

SB2980 amends Texas law to mandate electrical power lines serving oil and gas well sites comply with the National Electrical Code.

SB2980 amends the Texas Natural Resources Code to require operators of oil and gas well sites to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power lines in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If the Railroad Commission of Texas finds a non-compliant electrical power line during an inspection, it must notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Together, they must notify the electric utility, request an inspection by the state fire marshal or local authority, or order the utility to disconnect power if necessary.